Actress

I don't give up easily.

Dara Singh worked very hard to maintain his physique. I remember he would work in two to three films at a time and would work for 16 hours at a stretch. He would always do all his stunts by himself. His stamina was unbeatable.

I rarely drink. I am not a night person.

I was lucky that men wanted to marry me.

I survived cancer thanks to the support of my family.

I had two beautiful daughters and a husband who loved me immensely.

To a certain extent, I can say I owe my career to Dara Singh because after doing films with him, I started getting good offers. I have very high regards for him. As a person, he was very protective about me and used to take care of me on the sets. He was very soft-spoken and a fine gentleman. He was disciplined and punctual.

I don't believe in giving up. Though there are a lot of obstacles, heartaches and disappointments, you shouldn't allow these things to break you.

I've kept alive my childlike innocence. I don't let anything or anyone dampen my zest for life. Now, that's very important.

My roots are from Iran and so, I cook Iranian dishes that have been passed down the generations in our family. I was born and raised in India and enjoy cooking Indian food, too.

Some years ago, I landed in Mumbai with no eyebrows, no eyelashes, or hair. I wore a mask over my nose and yet people came up to me and asked, 'aren't you Mumtaz?'

I was all of 18, and in love with Shammi Kapoor while we were filming 'Brahmachari.' He wanted me to give up my career, but I wasn't ready. I had my family to look after.

My role used to be very small, maybe a couple of romantic scenes and some songs.

I have so many memories of working with Dara Singh, but that was a long time ago.

I've been through so much pain in life, what's a tattoo?

Be it career or marriage, spirituality helps you believe in yourself.

I wish I had 10 hands and were blessed with 48 hours a day! Work just does not seem to end.

I don't give up easily.

You can't fight your destiny; you can't fight your audience.

I left India after marriage and built a home in U.K.